Recreation Events and Activities
Labyrinth Project Update - 11/03/23
At the request of numerous individuals, SCARF worked with RID to develop this project, which was approved in Spring 2023. For those unfamiliar with labyrinths, a labyrinth is a circular path which is used for meditative purposes, and you will see others in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville, and Santa Rosa. In fact, there are over 400 in California.
Bill Franklin completed grading of the site, which resulted in a 51 feet labyrinth perimeter, on a lot next to the Shelter Cove Nature Trail on Upper Pacific Drive.
On November 1st, the following group of local residents helped place and set the 13 foot redwood pole which has carved images of nature and sea life, and which will be the centerpiece.
Bruce Willis, Jr. - cut down the tree and assisted his dad with the pole carving.
Bruce Willis - designed and carved the pole.
Dan Bell - provided and operated the crane that lifted the 6,000 plus pole.
Andy Freed - provided and operated the backhoe that dug the hole for the pole.
Larry & Sue Corpus & Dale Alexander - provided lots of labor.
Many thanks to the residents listed above for their time, effort and hard labor - see pictures below of this phase of the project.
In addition to views of the natural forest, the perimeter of the labyrinth will have 2-3 benches, with a path that leads to the nearby nature trail, and a few parking spaces. The construction will consist of mostly wood chips (the pathway), and large river rock (for the border). We plan to have daffodils, calla lilies, Douglas iris, and other native plants located outside the Labyrinth. We will be selling pavers that will mark the entrance and exits of the labyrinth. More details to follow.
The local Wailaki tribe will bless the site.
This is the most ambitious project that SCARF has undertaken, and though we have donations coming in, as well as financial sponsorship from sponsors such as the Humboldt Lodging Alliance, SoHum Hospital, and Vocality Credit Union, we will NEED YOUR HELP!
We will need people willing to do some manual labor towards the end of the project.
We also will be surrounding the labyrinth with small mounds that will be planted with native flowering plants (daffodils, irises, naked ladies, ferns, etc.).
We will need help planting and would appreciate people donating plants (available at the Friends of the Lost Coast native plants garden).
We already have one bench donated by someone in the community, and we would welcome another person stepping forward to donate the second one. In addition, our redwood pole is very expensive and help towards that cost would be greatly appreciated.
How can you Help?
1. If you have daffodils that need to be divided, please consider donating some of them to SCARF.
2. Send nancynlm@yahoo.com an email to volunteer for a planting party.
3. Buy a paver that will be located at the entrance of the labyrinth. Pavers cost between $50 and $70 each depending on whether you want clip art on the paver. Fill in this paver order form and return via email to nancynlm@yahoo.com
4. Buy 250 daffodils for $100, and donate specifically for that purpose.
5. Send a cash donation to be used to pay for signs, benches, building materials, etc.
All donations are tax deductible, as SCARF is a California tax exempt 501c3 corporation. Donors will receive a tax donation receipt for their income taxes.
If you would like to share your ideas, help with the project, or contribute financially we would love your input and assistance. You can contact Nancy Mitchell at 707 986-7120 or nancynlm@yahoo.com
Labyrinth Project Update - 11/03/23
At the request of numerous individuals, SCARF worked with RID to develop this project, which was approved in Spring 2023. For those unfamiliar with labyrinths, a labyrinth is a circular path which is used for meditative purposes, and you will see others in Eureka, Arcata, Garberville, and Santa Rosa. In fact, there are over 400 in California.
Bill Franklin completed grading of the site, which resulted in a 51 feet labyrinth perimeter, on a lot next to the Shelter Cove Nature Trail on Upper Pacific Drive.
On November 1st, the following group of local residents helped place and set the 13 foot redwood pole which has carved images of nature and sea life, and which will be the centerpiece.
Bruce Willis, Jr. - cut down the tree and assisted his dad with the pole carving.
Bruce Willis - designed and carved the pole.
Dan Bell - provided and operated the crane that lifted the 6,000 plus pole.
Andy Freed - provided and operated the backhoe that dug the hole for the pole.
Larry & Sue Corpus & Dale Alexander - provided lots of labor.
Many thanks to the residents listed above for their time, effort and hard labor - see pictures below of this phase of the project.
In addition to views of the natural forest, the perimeter of the labyrinth will have 2-3 benches, with a path that leads to the nearby nature trail, and a few parking spaces. The construction will consist of mostly wood chips (the pathway), and large river rock (for the border). We plan to have daffodils, calla lilies, Douglas iris, and other native plants located outside the Labyrinth. We will be selling pavers that will mark the entrance and exits of the labyrinth. More details to follow.
The local Wailaki tribe will bless the site.
This is the most ambitious project that SCARF has undertaken, and though we have donations coming in, as well as financial sponsorship from sponsors such as the Humboldt Lodging Alliance, SoHum Hospital, and Vocality Credit Union, we will NEED YOUR HELP!
We will need people willing to do some manual labor towards the end of the project.
We also will be surrounding the labyrinth with small mounds that will be planted with native flowering plants (daffodils, irises, naked ladies, ferns, etc.).
We will need help planting and would appreciate people donating plants (available at the Friends of the Lost Coast native plants garden).
We already have one bench donated by someone in the community, and we would welcome another person stepping forward to donate the second one. In addition, our redwood pole is very expensive and help towards that cost would be greatly appreciated.
How can you Help?
1. If you have daffodils that need to be divided, please consider donating some of them to SCARF.
2. Send nancynlm@yahoo.com an email to volunteer for a planting party.
3. Buy a paver that will be located at the entrance of the labyrinth. Pavers cost between $50 and $70 each depending on whether you want clip art on the paver. Fill in this paver order form and return via email to nancynlm@yahoo.com
4. Buy 250 daffodils for $100, and donate specifically for that purpose.
5. Send a cash donation to be used to pay for signs, benches, building materials, etc.
All donations are tax deductible, as SCARF is a California tax exempt 501c3 corporation. Donors will receive a tax donation receipt for their income taxes.
If you would like to share your ideas, help with the project, or contribute financially we would love your input and assistance. You can contact Nancy Mitchell at 707 986-7120 or nancynlm@yahoo.com
The Children's Garden and Playground
Why Build a Children's Garden?
The flower garden at the entrance to the Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse is maintained by volunteers Mary Ellen Freed and Linda Franklin. Linda was going to work in the garden one morning and found young children running through the garden playing follow the leader. They were having fun, but some of the plants were being trampled, and it occurred to her that there was a need for a place where children could run and play, so she started sketching such a place - a garden designed with children in mind.
The Shelter Cove Arts and Recreation Foundation is proud to have worked with the Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District to provide this recreational opportunity for the community. The garden is an octagon shape with flower beds around the perimeter, an obstacle course with stepping stones, balance beams, upright log rounds, hopscotch, planter boxes for vegetables and berries, and a child size table and benches in the center.
In addition to community cash donors, and volunteers who helped turn Linda's idea into reality, we want to thank the following business who provided sponsorship - Redway Feed and Garden for providing all the potting soil for the raised beds, Whitethorn Construction, Dazey's Supply, Sylvandale Gardens, and Schmidtbauer Lumber for giving us generous discounts on the materials and supplies to build the garden project.
Softball-Baseball Field
Allie Bauer the is the lead for all ball field related activities. Allie has been instrumental in making the field a safe and gopher free zone, with help from Bill Franklin's grading skills, and she would like to see the field come alive, and be used for activities of common interest to the community.
If you are interested in helping with the field, or offering a class down at the field, please let Allie know - workouts, yoga, Tai Chi, kickball, pickup soccer games, ball games, and ultimate frisbee are some suggestions. All ages are welcome.
Allie has a Tuesday afternoon workout at the SCARF Softball field, starting around 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come by and get some exercise.
Allie Bauer the is the lead for all ball field related activities. Allie has been instrumental in making the field a safe and gopher free zone, with help from Bill Franklin's grading skills, and she would like to see the field come alive, and be used for activities of common interest to the community.
If you are interested in helping with the field, or offering a class down at the field, please let Allie know - workouts, yoga, Tai Chi, kickball, pickup soccer games, ball games, and ultimate frisbee are some suggestions. All ages are welcome.
Allie has a Tuesday afternoon workout at the SCARF Softball field, starting around 3:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come by and get some exercise.
Nature Hikes
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide
Download this Nature Trail flyer and head out and enjoy the peace and beauty that these Shelter Cove trails provide - you won't be disappointed! In 2020, 51 new signs identifying plants and trees were added to the SCARF Nature Trail, and the Bill Franklin Nature Trail. Several new benches were also added to the trails. Download these plant identification flyers before you head out to walk the nature trails.
SCARF Nature Trail Plant Guide
Bill Franklin Nature Trail Plant Guide
